Officials continue to assess flood damage in preparation for next rains expected Sunday

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS -- Residents are urged report any storm damages to their local county emergency management office at  (850) 892-8065. 

Stay safe by avoiding flooded areas and roadways.  Remember to "Turnaround, Don't Drown" if faced with a flooded roadway.  Observe all evacuation orders and wait until local officials give the "all-clear" before returning back home.  

Be careful when using a power saw or tools to clear tree limbs and debris.  Watch out for fallen power lines in trees or standing water. 

Never stand on the top rung of a ladder. Have a second person "spot "you when using a ladder and power tools.

Work smart.  Wear protective clothing, hats and sunscreen during clean-up.  Take periodic breaks and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.  

Standing flood waters pose possible health dangers.  Basic hygiene is critical.  Avoid contact with flood waters if at all possible and Keep children away from flood waters.   

Take this time to restock and supply your personal disaster - supply kits.

Go to www.FloridaDisaster.org today to create a personal or family disaster plan.   

All students, teachers and parents can find educational information and free downloadable materials at: www.KidsGetAPlan.com.

For the latest daily situation and flash reports go to: www.YouTube.com/FloridaSERT

Shelters

Noon, Friday: Shelter opening in Bruce at Bruce Assembly of God , Church Road off Highway 20. Questions? Call Emergency Operation Center at (850) 892-8065.

Road Closures, April 3, 2009, 9:00am

CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES 4/03, 9:00 am

Adams Road
Bear Bay Flats (Hwy 2 to Huckaba Rd)
Big Cedar Road
Campground Road
Carnely Road
Cawthorn Road
Cedar Log Lake Road
Choctawhatchee River Road
Collinsworth Road / Significant Damage
Cook Road
Coon Bottom Road (Berrian Lake Landing)
County Line Road
Cowford Road
Crooked Creek Road
Dallas Road
Dead River Road
Eight Mile Creek Road
Fluffy Landing Road from Sunset Trail to Jolly Bay Road
Gus Andrews Road
Hickory Tree Road
Highway 2 / Significant Damage
Hinote Road
Huckaba Road
Hub Presley Road
Icie Pine Road
Joe Dugger Road
Jolly Bay Road
Laird Road at DeShazo
Lake Road
Landfill Road
Louie Miller Road
Mill Creek Road
Morrison Springs Park and Boat Ramp Area
Nancy Darby Road
New Harmony Loop / Significant Damage
Penn Williams Road
Pulsey Hill Road
River Road
Royce Gill Road
Sandy Ramp Road
Springs Loop
South Church Road
Steelfield Road
Ward Road
Woods Road

Walton County officials will continue damage assessments throughout Friday, April 3. 
Rivers

The Choctawhatchee River is experiencing major flooding around the river banks.  Residents with homes prone to flooding in this area are urged to evacuate.  Should you need assistance, call the Emergency Operations Center at (850) 892-8065